Thursday, November 19

So do people actually like this show, or just revel in its over-the-top, spectacular and, I admit, compelling badness? [STORY]

With mom’s permission, officer uses taser to subdue a 10-year-old girl who didn’t want to go to bed. [STORY]

3-2-1: Have you ever heard of a gynecologist employing a countdown? No? Oh. Well, than you must not have been creepily eavesdropping on the same conversation as Elliot last night. BTW: Female genital prolapse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. [LINK]

Update! California approves new standards on energy-hungry TVs. [STORY]

Meet Alyssa Bustamante, the Missouri teen who killed to see what it ‘felt like.’ [STORY]

Update! Jody Bradley sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting daughter’s boyfriend. [STORY]

Entertainment Tonight co-host Mark Steines checked in to talk about “New Moon,” Levi Johnston, ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ and placenta facials. [AUDIO] For the latest in Hollywood gossip and entertainment news, visit etonline.com

Stores bring back layaway plans to lure consumers. [STORY]

“To tell me that I can’t fly that now, after 90 years is a little bit, more than I can really just sit back and take it.” War hero’s flagpole at odds with his neighbors. [STORY]

Help wanted: Flounder wants to fry a turkey next week. Actually, let me rephrase that. Flounder wants someone that’s not him to fry a turkey next week. Are you that someone? [E-MAIL]

 

Wednesday, November 18

Elliot In The Morning’s Guys’ Night Out with Skindred: We’re taking over the H Street Corridor for a one-night only helmet party… mancation. [INFO]

Am I cut? Did you see the Matt Bradley-Aaron Voros fight? OMGosh. [VIDEO]

Gov. Paterson blasts decision to hold 9/11 trials in NYC. [STORY] UPDATE: AG Holder defends move to New York. [STORY]

Something to do while unemployed: Serve on a jury. [STORY]

“I’ve definitely made a fair amount of career mistakes, but when it comes to commercials, if I can be funny – I’ll do it.” Actor-comedian-father Jim Gaffigan checked in in advance of this Friday’s Baltimore appearance. [AUDIO] Jim Gaffigan; Fri., November 20; Lyric Opera House; Baltimore, MD; 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. [TICKETS]

‘The Cucumber Incident’: Suit alleges sexual harassement at Richmond-based law firm. [STORY]

Is it a Wisconsin tradition to drink milk at weddings? [E-MAIL] Elliot says 'yes,' the Internet says 'no.'

Our old friends Isaac and Thorry of The Kin stopped by to talk about their new record, play a few songs from it, and teach Elliot the didgeridoo. [AUDIO 1] [AUDIO 2] [AUDIO 3] [“Waking Up Shining”] ‘THE UPside’ is now available.

 

Tuesday, November 17

If you’re wondering why Diane is all dressed up today, it’s because she’s signing her will. UPDATE: Despite commercial break after commercial break of endless hounding and harassing, none of us made it in.

New mammogram guidelines fuel contradiction, confusion. [STORY]

Balto. Co. Council rejects youth tanning bill. [STORY]

Is it common for robbers to demand their victims’ clothes? [STORY] Has it ever happened to you? [E-MAIL]

America, f*ck yeah! Sex infections still growing in U.S., says CDC. [STORY]

“I was real nervous because we’re talking about someone I’ve had a crush on since ‘Love Potion No. 9.’” Actor Quinton Aaron called to talk about the new movie The Blind Side, which depicts the true story of current Baltimore Ravens tackle Michael Oher and his adoptive family, Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock) and Sean Tuohy (Tim McGraw). [AUDIO] ‘The Blind Side’ opens Friday.

The execution of Larry Bill Elliott: Information about Virginia’s electric chair. [STORY]

Rockville’s Nabi Biopharmaceuticals makes deal for smoking vaccine. [STORY] BTW: Did you see that New York City’s first non-smoking apartment building is set to open? [STORY]

“Rest that cannon while I run this down.” Actor Ty Burrell gave us a call to talk about the season’s most-watched new comedy Modern Family. [AUDIO] ‘Modern Family’ featuring guest stars Edward Norton and Elizabeth Banks airs this Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. on ABC.

 

Monday, November 16

Which is more frightening: Being chased (and nearly impaled) by a 12,000-pound African bull elephant? [AUDIO] Or traveling down the world’s longest, highest, and fastest zip slide at an average speed of just over 80 mph? [VIDEO] For all the photos from our South African Safari with Ronnie Mervis, visit dc101.com/pages/sasrecap.html. [LINK]

Morgan Harrington last seen hitchhiking: Police say more than one witness saw the missing woman trying to thumb a ride in Charlottesville. [STORY]

In college sports, what are the rules on age and eligibility? For example, how the hell is Ohio State’s placekicker a 26-year-old former professional soccer player? [E-MAIL]

Herndon, VA: America’s most obscene city. [STORY]

Could TIME name Twitter ‘Person of the Year’? [STORY]

Chris Cooley’s Weekly Call, Week 10 [Broncos 17 – Redskins 27] Chris talked about Sunday’s win, Portis’ injury, his own injury (and rehabilitation), Todd Yoder’s mohawk, and the reasoning behind the extra day off. [AUDIO] BTW: A limited number of tickets for the Chris Cooley Charity Art Show – November 30th at The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner – are still available at cooleycharity.blogspot.com. [INFO]

Vampire or werewolf? What’s a girl to do? [STORY]

Carrie Prejean: The Bible allows breast implants, my hairdresser is gay. [STORY]